Business Licence

You will need a licence for your vehicle-based business in the City of Markham. The rules are set out in the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 [PDF]. Here are the businesses that need licences:

• Driving Instructors [PDF]
• Refreshment Vehicle Operators [PDF]
• Personal Transportation Company
• Taxicab Owners
  
• Taxicab Drivers
• Tow Truck Owners [PDF]
  
• Tow Truck Drivers
• Limousine Owners
  
• Limousine Drivers

Please review the application forms listed above for your licence type, please fill it out and gather all of the supporting documents listed on the application. For applications that are not listed please e-mail licensingfc@markham.ca.

Your application must include all the documents listed on the application form.

Partial or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Please contact licensingfc@markham.ca for further details and instructions on how to apply for a licence.

You will need a licence for your stationary business in the City of Markham. The rules are set out in By-law 2012-158 [PDF]. Here are the businesses that need licences:

• Adult Entertainment Parlour (Goods)
  
• Adult Entertainment Parlour (Services)
  
• Auctioneers
  
• Billiards, Bagatelle Establishments & Bowling Alleys
  
• Body Rub Parlours
  
• Clothing Donation Bins
  
• Driveway Paving Contractors
  
• Dry Cleaning Depots
• Fireworks (Sale)
• Food Premises — Eating Establishments
• Food Premises — Food Stuffs
  
• Golf Driving Ranges
  
• Horse Riding Establishments
  
• Kennel
• Mobile Sign Installers
• Personal Service Shop
  
• Places of Amusement
  
• Places of Amusement (Video Arcades)
  
• Places of Amusement (Carnivals)
• Public Garages
  
• Public Halls
• Retailers of Second Hand Goods
  
• Salvage Shops and Yards
  
• Special Sales Licence
  
• Temporary Vendors
  
• Tobacco Shops

Please review the application forms listed above for your licence type, please fill it out and gather all of the supporting documents listed on the application. For applications that are not listed please e-mail licensingfc@markham.ca.

Your application must include all the documents listed on the application form.

Partial or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Please contact licensingfc@markham.ca for further details and instructions on how to apply for a licence.

In order to pay online, you will need the Bill Number and Folder Number as indicated on your renewal notice.  These numbers can be found on the top right corner of your renewal notice.

Online Payment

After completion of this online request and payment confirmed, your business licence will be emailed to you.

Contact the City of Markham Business Licensing Department at licensingfc@markham.ca for any changes to your business licence or for further information.